Sailing

Gqeberha has a proud history of competition in the Cape 2 Rio Yacht Race.Who can forget the first time that Phil Gutsche unleashed his magnificent spinnaker, cut in the colours of our new South African Flag, in the first race under democracy? Gutsche completed many races – first on Witchdoctor and then on Warrior. Our city can boast of an entry in the first ever Cape to Rio – Flame – with one of the youngest sailors in the fleet coming from Muir College – Jimmy Swinnerton. Cool Ideas, Nemesis … [Read more...] about Humbled and Grateful – Cool Idea Nemesis Shines in Cape2Rio

Algoa Bay has a long history of participation in the Cape to Rio race – starting with the first race in 1971 which saw local sailors take part in the race on ‘Flame’.Other sailors from Gqeberha that have taken part in the Cape to Rio Yacht Race included, Rod van der Weele, Philip Gutsche, Robbie Gwynn, Bill Lee, Anthony Stewart, Alan Straton, Tony and Sigi Bailles, Bertie Reed, Jon Gailbraith and many more as crew. A local Gqeberha Yacht – Cool Ideas Nemesis has entered the Cape to Rio 2023 race … [Read more...] about Algoa Bay Sailors Continue to Represent at Cape 2 Rio Yacht Race

A massive boating extravaganza will set sail this month as South African Sailing celebrates the 75th anniversary of organised sailing in the country.In keeping with the 75-years celebration, the goal is to attract more than 750 yachts, more than 7500 participants and more than 75 000 social media hits using the hashtag #SASailing75th. “My dream is that this will be the largest sailing event ever in Africa, said SA Sailing president Michael Robinson. “The intention is to display that sailing is a … [Read more...] about #SASailing75th anniversary celebrations aim to be largest sailing event in Africa

The North End Lake in the shadow of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium holds a special place in the heart of Radio Control Yacht Racers country wide. In the late 1990’s Radio Controlled sailing was very active and Port Elizabeth (now Gqeberha) hosted many a regional and memorable National Championships – with some reminding us at every turn that Gqeberha hosted the best National Championships ever.That proud tradition has continued – see further down for comments. The period leading up to 2020 saw … [Read more...] about One More Feather in the Cap for Gqeberha Sailing Community

The Royal Cape Yacht Club & Iate Club do Rio de Janeiro are pleased to announce a new entry to this iconic race. This brings the total number of entries received to date to 12 boats, with another 14 boats waiting in the wings to enter. With exactly 9 months to go to the start of this prestigious South Atlantic Dash, the Organising authority anticipate a bumper entry come 2 January 2023. International competitors are being canvassed behind the scenes.White Mischief, a Sovereign 51, is … [Read more...] about White Mischief Enters 2023 Cape to Rio Yacht Race

Offshore sailing in Nelson Mandela Bay has been through many ups and downs these last few years.The now defunct Algoa Bay Yacht Club was based in the Port of Port Elizabeth for 57 years and chucked out by Transnet over a rental dispute. A new sailing club was established by members – Sailing PE – and this band if dedicated sailors continued sailing on Algoa Bay and taking part in many offshore regattas. from 1 to 4 October 2021 Sailing PE, in conjunction with the Redhouse Yacht Club hosted a … [Read more...] about Sailing in Gqeberha LEADS the Way

On the one-year anniversary of the announcement to run a Cape2Rio Race in January 2023 and with just under 15 months to the Start gun, the Royal Cape Yacht Club and the Iate Club do Rio de Janeiro are proud to announce the receipt of the 10th entry.Brazilian Bruno Baqueiro has entered the single-handed division with his Beneteau 411, Arribasaia. Bruno is no stranger to ocean crossings and racing. He started sailing at the age of nine together with his father on a Brasilia 32. At the age of 14 he … [Read more...] about Bruno Baqueiro Enters Cape2Rio in Single-Handed Division

The International Laser Class sailed their annual National Championships out of the Port of Port Elizabeth in Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay from 1 to 4 October 2021. Here the fleet leave the Port en-masse on their way to the sailing area in Algoa Bay on the last day of the regatta – Monday 4 October 2021.. The regatta was hosted jointly by Redhouse Yacht Club and Sailing PE. Go On - Share the Gqeberha Love! Reader Interactions Gqeberha's Latest News and Events can be accessed on … [Read more...] about ILCA Nationals 2021 – Video

The 2021 International Laser Class sailed their National Championships in Algoa Bay, Gqeberha from 1 to 4 October 2021.Hosted by the Redhouse Yacht Club and Sailing PE the 54 entrants sailed 10 races over three days with Saturday being blown out. The Algoa Bay Weather Didn’t disappoint Laser Sailors contesting the 2021 Laser Nationals from 1 to 4 OCtober 2021. There were 16 entries in the ILCA 4 CLASS (4.7), 23 in the ILCA 6 CLASS (Radial) and 15 in the ILCA 6 CLASS (Full). Sailors travelled to … [Read more...] about 2021 International Laser Class Regatta – Gqeberha

Wow! What an absolutely brilliant day’s racing the Lipton Cup contenders had on Saldanha Bay today.The top three contenders for the Lipton Cup gave those lucky enough to follow them live on the water, a spectacle of top-class tactical yacht racing. No quarter was given, no effort was spared while the crews gave a display which proved beyond doubt that they are the very best. After races 8 & 9 today, the honours simply reverted back to what they were this morning before racing began – a … [Read more...] about Superb Day at the Office for Lipton Cup Sailors

11th Hour Racing Team has set off on the third and final leg of the inaugural Ocean Race Europe, from Alicante, Spain, to Genoa, Italy. Currently tied for first place with nine points, the result on Leg 3 will be decisive for the Team’s chances for overall success.Beginning the race in the Mediterranean Sea presents very different conditions from the previous starting points along the Atlantic coast. Due to an extremely light wind forecast, race management made a course change less than 24 hours … [Read more...] about Start of final leg of the inaugural Ocean Race Europe